Ariens Apex 48 Operator's Manual page 41

Problem Probable Cause
Mower blades not level or mower
deck pitch is incorrect.
Mower blades are dull or faulty.
Poor cutting
quality. Mowing speed is too fast.
Belt tension or condition is poor. Replace mower belts. See Check Mower
Cutting height is too low.
Clutch brake plates worn.
Blades do not
stop within 5
seconds.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Correction
Level and adjust pitch of mower deck.
See Level and Pitch Mower Deck on
page 34.
Sharpen or replace mower blades. See
Sharpen Blades on page 20.
Drive slower when cutting grass.
Belts on page 22.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very
tall grass, mow twice.
Reverse clutch brake plates. See Reverse
Clutch Brake Plates on page 32. If clutch
brake plates have already been reversed,
replace clutch.